Wednesday, 19 November 2025

 Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (10:17): Last week in Parliament number of female MPs shared their experiences of sexual harassment. One of these was the Minister for Women, whose story was picked up by mainstream media. I was appalled by the online comments that were directed to the minister. Such commentary and behaviour are unacceptable. Women must feel safe to speak out, and it is precisely these kinds of comments that silence them. This dreadful conduct should be called out and condemned. Women deserve better. The minister deserves better. Women should not be subject to this type of harassment.